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We begin by stressing that relevant and adequate information is an essential ingredient of efficient decision-making processes aimed at optimising the performance of livestock enterprises. Such decisions are universally made, so that though different approaches may be required, animal health and ...


Leeuw, P.N. deMcDermott, John J.Lebbie, S.H.B.[Monitoring of livestock health and production in sub-Saharan Africa]Monitoring of livestock health and production in sub-Saharan Africa

This presentation starts with a discussion on the need of this study and outlines its framework. It then assesses in detail how to attack poverty, and tries to answer the question where do livestock and their diseases fit in? Then it presents the study design and how it is achieved. It then prese...


Perry, Brian D.Randolph, Thomas F.McDermott, John J.Sones, Keith R.Thornton, Philip K.[Investing in animal health research to alleviate poverty]Investing in animal health research to alleviate poverty
Grace, DeliaRandolph, Thomas F.Diall, O.Clausen, P.H.McDermott, John J.Kamuanga, M.Freie, I.[Wise choices- Helping farmers make animal health decisions]Wise choices- Helping farmers make animal health decisions
Perry, Brian D.Randolph, Thomas F.McDermott, John J.Sones, Keith R.Thornton, Philip K.[Animal health research priorities to target poverty reduction in the developing world]Animal health research priorities to target poverty reduction in the developing world

In a tsetse-infested area of Kenya, we characterised veterinary-drug outlets based on personnel and business characteristics to assess their capacities to provide clinical veterinary services. Structured questionnaires were administered to the retailers and sought information on the characterist...


Bett, Bernard K.Machila, N.Gathura, P.B.McDermott, John J.Eisler, M.C.[Characterisation of shops selling veterinary medicines in a tsetse-infested area of Kenya]Characterisation of shops selling veterinary medicines in a tsetse-infested area of Kenya

Livestock kept or produced in smallholder farming systems are an important component of the agricultural economy in the developing world. The role of livestock on smallholder farms varies widely, providing draught power for crop production or as a production activity for subsistence needs or mark...


McDermott, John J.Randolph, Thomas F.Staal, Steven J.[The economics of optimal health and productivity in smallholder livestock systems in developing countries]The economics of optimal health and productivity in smallholder livestock systems in developing countries

A pilot study of the economic impact of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the countries and region of South-East Asia is described. Previous economic impact assessments are reviewed and summarised and a synthesis of these contributions is constructed. A framework for the future economic impact of t...


Perry, Brian D.Kalpravidh, W.Coleman, P.G.Horst, H.S.McDermott, John J.Randolph, Thomas F.Glesson, L.J.[The economic impact of foot and mouth disease and its control in South-East Asia: A preliminary assessment with special reference to Thailand]The economic impact of foot and mouth disease and its control in South-East Asia: A preliminary assessment with special reference to Thailand

Past attempts to alleviate the problems of poor farmers engaged in mixed-crop-livestock production have generally focussed on the design and diffusion of new technologies targeted on specific components of the agroecosystem. Unfortunately, such piece-meal efforts have had little impact in the dev...


Li Pun, H.H.Baumgaertner, J.U.Greiling, J.Gopalan, H.Jabbar, M.A.Mares, V.McDermott, John J.Odiit, M.Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.[Linking natural resources, agriculture and human health: case studies from East Africa]Linking natural resources, agriculture and human health: case studies from East Africa

A study using a structured questionnaire was conducted in Busia District, Western Kenya and Kwale District, Coastal Kenya to obtain qualitative and quantitative information from 256 cattle owners about their production systems, their perceptions of the diseases encountered in their cattle, the ...


Machila, N.Wanyangu, S.W.McDermott, John J.Welburn, S.C.Maudlin, I.Eisler, M.C.[Cattle owners' perceptions of African bovine trypanosomiasis and its control in Busia and Kwale Districts of Kenya]Cattle owners' perceptions of African bovine trypanosomiasis and its control in Busia and Kwale Districts of Kenya

The general role of veterinary epidemiology and economics to national animal-disease control throughout the world is considered for the four main groupings of animal diseases: zoonotic, food-borne, endemic and epidemic diseases. This is done by considering how veterinary epidemiology and economic...


Perry, Brian D.McDermott, John J.Randolph, Thomas F.[Can epidemiology and economics make a meaningful contribution to national animal-disease control?]Can epidemiology and economics make a meaningful contribution to national animal-disease control?

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